Ontario Morning from CBC Radio

We learned why a Habitat for Humanity project in Penetanguishene needs volunteers. Joanna Quinn at Western told us why Canada is interested in trade with Africa as Prime Minister Harper heads to there. We heard from Gord James in Kawartha Lakes about the challenges of providing public transit to rural areas. Rare photos of Tom Thomson were discovered by researcher Nancy Lang. Glen Buck had an update on Hay East for farmers in Eastern Ontario. Fear of arrest is stopping people in Waterloo from calling 9-1-1 after overdosing on illegal drugs. Michael Parkinson told us more. Linda Franklin made the case to permit Ontario's community colleges to hand out more degrees. And Jennifer Canham of Chirp Magazine talked about the appeal of ebooks and traditional print for young readers.

We talked to John Stewart in Cobourg about his website Gift-It. You sell unwanted items, they donate the proceeds to charity. The CBC's Amanda Lang told us about her book the Power of Why. Would vaccinating cattle for e-coli have mitigated against the recent outbreak at XL Foods? We spoke with Rick Culbert at Bioniche in Belleville. We heard about a clever ad featuring zombies the Heart and Stroke Foundation has created to help raise awarness of the need to learn CPR. Rob Russo was our guest for this week's Ottawa Report. The price of a lot of food has risen. Mike Von Massow at the University of Guelph explained why. We heard about the novel dramas, the Library Chronicles from Brett Christopher.

Windsor baker Alicia Hinrich-Quiros told us about her donated cakes. We talked to the co-owner of the Port Stanley Sailors hockey team, Harold Lang, about his passion for hockey and helping his community. We spoke with award-winning Grade Two teacher Jodi Lang in Alliston. Rose Romita told us about cooking hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners for people in need in Barrie. Ayla Newhouse told us about her 'giving thanks' app. From nursing people to nursing animals: we heard about Judy Miller in Sudbury. Michael Antcliffe of Thunder Bay passed away from cancer but his legacy continues. Stacey Miller Voss told us about his ten dollar challenge. And Nathalie Maione and Isabelle Gareau told us about Helping with Furniture.

Tony Doweling of Bridge Keepers explained how unregulated truck traffic is keeping the historic covered bridge at West Montrose closed. Food writer, blogger and chef, Joshana Mararaj extolled the virtues of squash. Jack Roe had this week's Peterborough Report. Murray Johnstone told us how his farm is supplying cranberry growers in Latvia. How can we ensure that kids are appreciative of what they have? Author and parenting educator Judy Arnall had some advice. Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean talked about the hockey lockout and the prospects for a settlement.

Political scientist Tom Schaller gave us his assessment of the first U-S presidential debate. More stuffed than the turkey? Dr Karl Kabasele told us how to avoid over-indulging at Thanksgiving. The head of Ontario Lottery and Gaming explains what happens once a municipality like Kingston decides to make a bid for a casino. What are the risks and how do you protect yourself from e-coli?Epidemiologist Tim Sly gave us a reality check. JC Kenny had our Kingston Report. Michelle Quinton-Hickey is one of a group of injured Canadian veterans who are about to climb a mountain in the Himalayas as part of a challenge called 'March to the Top'. Meaford farmer, Nicholas Schaut, told us about his hop crop. And a new program at Western offers peer to peer support in a crisis. We heard more from Vanessa Lam of SPILL.

Canadian border guards are being asked some very personal questions by their employer. Union head Jean-Pierre Fortin had details. Bill Laidlaw of the Ontario Food Banks told us about a new project that will help children in rural areas who endure chronic hunger. We talked with reporter Elizabeth Thompson about the political repercussions from the meat recall. The city of Kingston continues its bid for a casino. The Whig's Paul Schliesmann took us through last night's debate. We talked to Ron McKerlie, the new man in charge of ORNGE, the air ambulance service. Karyn Stowe the author of The Kid's Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer shared her advice and experience. And we caught up Jessie McLaurin the high school student from Barrie who's on an exchange program in Belgium.

Look Good Feel Better has helped women with cancer for 20 years. We talked to founder Leslee Thompson in Kingston. London's city engineer John Braam explainded why Londoners are being asked to think about the value and the cost of water. Teresa Pearson of the Grey-Bruce branch of the Mental Health Associaton told about the theft of vegetables from a community garden in Owen Sound. Imam Sayyid Ahmed Amiruddin told us about his program for 'deradicalizing' someone like Omar Khadr. Meagan Fitzpatrick had this week's Ottawa Report. We met Olympic rower Ashley Brzozowicz, the new athlete in residence at Trent University. And Captain Condom could be coming to a bar near you to spread the word on safe sex. Josh Poynter from the London Health unit had more.

Our tech guy, Jesse Hirsh, explained how Facebook has found new ways to figure out what we're doing on and offline. Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business talked about the implications of two-tier wage settlements. Canadians waste billions of dollars worth of food annually. Sylvain Charlebois of the University of Guelph explained why. Author and journalist Michelle Shephard speculated on what may happen to Omar Khadr now that he is back in Canada. Wilma Arthurs explained why she and her husband felt compelled to leave their severly disabled daughter in respite care. Greg Sorbarra feels confident about the provincial Liberals' future even after inciting protests from some teachers and civil servants. Don Day explains why he's helping to take down a churhc brick by brick.

A fundraiser for the foodbank in Cornwall. Alyssa Blais told us more. Peterborough is losing freight lines. Jim Hendry at the Examiner told us why. The controversial F-35 fighter jets. Gillian Findlay detailed the Fifth Estate's investigation. The NHL talks resume. We talked to Edward Fraser at the Hockey News. Culture Days across Ontario. Antoni Cimolino gave us a sample of the events. Beavers hold up development in London. We heard from city ecologist Bonnie Bergsma. and the sequel to Angry Birds. Tech journalist Carmi Levy gave us his review of Bad Piggies.

We heard from Dr. Donald Redelmeier about some of difficulties in taking the keys away from unfit drivers. We heard reaction to the province's public sector wage freeze from Smokey Thomas, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and political scientist, Henry Jacek. Melanie Campbell told us about her research that could lead to diagnosing Alzheimer's through a patient's eyes. JC Kenny had our Kingston Report. A study at Western University revealed a dramatic improvement in survival rates after surgery. Our resident doctor Peter Lin had more. A motion to undertake to define the beginning of human life was defeated in Parliament, but has the abortion debate been re-opened? We talked to Jennifer Ditchburn of the Canadian Press. Asad Chishti updated us on his project on his photographic project, Humans of Kingston.

The NHL talks are back on. We heard from Gord Stellick of Hockey Night in Canada Radio about the prospects for hockey returning. Becky Reuber at the Rotman School of Management had advice for people thinking about starting a small business. London MPP Chris Bentley faces a contempt of Parliament charge. Political scientist Peter Woolstencroft told us more. Joe Bowden, the voice of the Leafs, will be speaking at Fanshawe College. He told us about the mentors in his life. Board chair Philip Squire explained why they have provided a prayer room for Muslim and other students at a London high school. We spoke with CBC poetry prize winner, Sadiqua de Meijer of Kingston. Author D'Arcy Jenish is calling for stories to commemorate Trent University's 50th anniversary.

Cammi Anastasiadis told us about a flashmob which it's hoped can showcase London to the world. What kind of weather can we expect this fall? Dave Phillips of Environment Canada had the big picture for us. Spencer Destun, the owner of the last remaining Sam the Record Man, shared his memories of Sam Sniderman. We talked to school principal Kieran Kennedy in Cornwall about Froglogic, a program that helps kids get fit and improves their self esteem. The CBC's Margo McDiarmid had this week's Ottawa Report. The Wilfred Laurier baseball team will be allowed to play again after being suspended for a hazing incident. Athletic director Peter Baxter explained the university's response to the incident. And Deirdre Kelly joined us to tell us about her new book Ballerina: Sex, Scandal, and Suffering Behind the Symbol of Perfection".

Our tech expert Jesse Hirsh told us about Baxter, part of a new generation of workplace robots. How are your allergies? Dr Susan Waserman at McMaster told us why some people have suffered a lot this season. Sarnia marina owner Dave Brown and David Faye of the International Joint Commission talked about the lower water levels in the Great Lakes. Keith Horwood talked about hacking in a website at Western University and how he coped with the ensuing penalty - staying offline.

John Lucas told us how the city of London is trying to make the Glanworth Curve between London and St Thomas safer. As the Kingston Pen closes, CBC television's the fifth estate recalls three notorious inmates. We heard more from Linden McIntyre. Jack Roe had this week's Peteborough Report. Jennifer Reynolds of Canadian Family Magazine had some tips for dealing with childhood obesity. 13 year-old Jonathan Gray from Oxbow shared his experiences reporting from Thailand. The Wilfred Laurier baseball team has beensuspended for hazing. We talked to athletics director Peter Baxter. We heard from Fanshawe studend Brad Masciotra and his instructor Wade Fitzgerald about their culinary contributions to Savour Stratford.

Biologist Terry Peard told us about jellyfish in Ontario lakes. More Canadians are living together without tying the knot. Law professor Nick Bala at Queen's University in Kingston told us how the law treats common law relationships.How reliable is the info on Rate My Professor? Not very according to Tracy Vaillancourt at the Unversity of Ottawa. JC Kenny had her Kingston Report. We got a preview of the OHL season from Mike Stubbs in London and Paul Svoboda in Belleville. And a childhood spent in a canoe and behind a microscope has led to a Bracebridge scientist Norman Yan receiving one of the highest academic honours in Canada.